Virtual Earthquake is an interactive Web-based activity designed to introduce you to the concepts of how an earthquake EPICENTER is located and how the RICHTER MAGNITUDE of an earthquake is determined. The Virtual Earthquake program is running on a Web Server at California State University at Los Angeles. You can interact with Virtual Earthquake using either a Netscape or Internet Explorer Web Browser running on Macs or PCs.

This Web site was developed to provide middle school teachers with a comprehensive, single source education tool. Connecte²d Teaching presents a unique real-life scenario in earthquake engineering design, offering students the opportunity to increase their understanding while motivating them to learn more, and to explore the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The Universe is a very big place…and there are many ways to explore it. In this Section of Imagine the Universe!, we will provide you with the pathways to other World-Wide Web sites, posters, books, magazines, slide sets, movies, and whatever else we could find that we think you’ll find useful.

The scientific debate over Pluto’s planetary status has rallied thousands of Pluto lovers to show their support. But is Pluto more popular than Saturn or Mars or our own home planet? What about the little-known but arguably fetching dwarf planets Ceres and Eris? In this poll, hear 11 astronomers and planetary scientists make a “30-second pitch” for their celestial contestants. Then pick your favorite.

In 2006, the International Astronomical Union defined the terms “planet” and “dwarf planet.” The IAU’s decision created an opportunity for students to understand the solar system better by considering the definitions of planet, dwarf planet and asteroid. New discoveries in the solar system require a change in the language used to discuss it. The activity uses direct vocabulary instruction to help students learn these new definitions.

The activities in this guide promote problem solving, communication skills and teamwork. Earth and space science subjects include lunar geology and regolith, distance to the moon, Apollo landing sites and life support systems.

NASA eClips™ Educator Guides provide examples of how teachers may effectively use video segments as an instructional tool. The guides include instructional objectives, background information, links to video clips, instructions for delivering inquiry-based lessons, additional resources related to the topic, and suggestions for extending or modifying lessons. All lessons are presented in the 5-E delivery model and are aligned to national standards for science, math, and technology.

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